Artists
Workshops announced
Acappella Café
– Digby Hill and Psallite
Drop in for a frothy bit of a cappella, perhaps with a side plate of R&B, Reggae, hip hop or Opera. Playing with genres in easy steps is the name of the game.
AFROBEATS DANCE
– Rebecca Bryen
Get your body moving in a lively Afrobeats dance workshop. Learn some moves of West African dance; wind the waist to Kwasa Kwasa from Congo and enjoy the infectious energy of the famous South African Amapiano beats. Guaranteed to make you smile: be prepared to dance, shout, sweat and sing. Gre at exercise and lots of fun! Come in your brightest colours. Beginners & kids welcome.
The Story of the Piedmont Players
– Paper Collar Pickers
At the turn of the 20th century, a rollicking guitar form took the blues into a sophisticated style that continues to inspire and challenge. Unpick the fascinating history of these players and their techniques –with some original ragtime tunes too.
Singing for the Heart
– Charlie & Goldie
A nifty little choir workshop where we explore improvisation within group singing, the power of harmony, and teach you an all-original folk singalong.
2024 Headline Artists
Nanga presents a line-up of great Australian acoustic, roots, folk and adjacent artists for a series of intimate, moving concerts, all in the one venue.
We look forward to welcoming back some Nanga favourites and to introducing our audience to some acts they may not have seen before. Aside from their musical virtuosity, our artists are big-hearted and generous with their time, and we are pleased to be able to support them.
Enda Kenny (VIC)
Enda Kenny is an Irish-born songwriter who has made his home in Australia.
Paper Collar Pickers
(NSW / WA)
The Paper Collar Pickers are formed by long-time friends and musical collaborators Craig Sinclair and Rod Vervest.
Sign of Four (WA/QLD)
Sign of Four is a contemporary string quartet formed in 2022 by Shenzo Gregorio, Daniel Drieberg, Mardae Selepak, and Jude Iddison.
Bluegrass Parkway
A constant striving for authenticity, a deep respect for the music genre and an attitude of ‘it’s gotta be fun!’ have combined to strengthen the band’s reputation as Australia’s most entertaining and experienced bluegrass band.
Rebecca Bryen (WA)
After touring world stages supporting Ghanaian sensation Afro Moses, Rebecca honed her own musical craft for ten years in the Northern Territory.
Nick Turner with Jen Tingley – Singin’ Your Subway Blues (WA)
Nick Turner’s Singin’ Your Subway Blues – the Show
Nick Turner recently published his memoir of busking and hitching his way through the world in 1984. This is the show of the book.
Charlie and Goldie (WA)
Nanga Music Festival are proud to welcome back Charlie and Goldie – aka Hannah Owens and Gemma Addison. Both have made a splash in our youth scholarship programs.
Jessie Gordon and Mark Turner (WA)
Sultry, flame- haired Jessie Gordon and renowned solo guitar player Mark Turner will perform twice at Nanga Music Festival, only on Sunday 6th. Together, they will introduce you to the seedy underbelly of pop music of the 1930s and 40s, exploring the wonderfully dirty lyrics and double meanings hidden in this classic genre. Jessie and Mark have been playing and writing music together for over 20 years.
Psallite (WA)
Psallite (SAL-li-tay) is a four part a capella vocal group specialising* in music from the 12th century to the 21st century and beyond.**
Short and sweet artists
Lötti’s Potion
Take a sultry singer, double bass, violin and ukulele. Add a sprinkling of grit… that’s Lötti’s Potion; sometimes pretty, sometimes gritty. With a mix of originals and a fresh take on songs from the 1940’s to the present, Lötti’s Potion weaves an organic spell of wood, strings and voice. Lötti’s Potion features Suzie Thompson on vocals and ukulele, Erik Kowarski on violin and John Perry on double bass.
Tanya Stojanovic Duo
feat. David Wheeler
Tanya, a Papua New Guinean-Australian singer-songwriter with Papua New Guinean heritage, combines her soulful voice and guitar with David’s enchanting lead guitar and harmonies. Their music leads with emotional depth, authenticity, and soothing quality, creating a uniquely compelling sound.
The Dudes of Grace
The Dudes of Grace play uplifting and entertaining original songs with hints of gypsy, pirate, and fairground. Eclectic, well-crafted compositions with powerful vocals and beautiful harmonies — plus accordion, saxophones, double bass, ukulele, guitars, harmonicas, drums and percussion — will be sure to captivate you, lift your spirits and have you singing along.
Backlot Trio
Backlot Trio play a rich mix of contemporary and traditional Scottish, Shetland and Irish music, polkas, rags and a few of their favourite songs. Bouzouki, Mandolin, Fiddle orivide an authentic acoustic backdrop to showcase their songs and tunes.